My dog doesn't like to be picked up. This is going to be a challenge when it comes to stuff like bathing and the vet. She's a small dog, and yet she doesn't like being picked up. She's also a rescue dog.
2006-09-08 14:28:34 · 10 answers · asked by Axiom 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The first thing you have to realize is that when you pick up your dog the dog is now completely in your control the dog can't run, or bite to protect itself if harmed. Secondly you need to relieze that by lifting the dog higher than it normal postion abrubptly changes the dogs entire prospective of view same as you or eye taking a ride on a elevator or a roller coaster. Your dog really really needs to trust you. Also with that the dog needs to feel safe while being lifted. There are two methods the we find work best for lifting dogs safely and effectivly the first is where you will lift the dog with both arms under the belly of the dog reaching around him and holding him close. Thew second is reaching around the dog but to the front and rear of its legs. I'd start practicing this with your dog only by lifting short heights and possibly not lifting at all just plaing the dog in the lift talk to him in a soathing comforting voice and work to a lift. I'm not telling you to take weeks but don't try to perfect this is 10 mins. Always praise your dog for the good behavoir as they will connect the lift as positive, and not the bath or the vet as that may cause your dog to dislike it futher. I hope this help.
Sgt Davenport
US Army Military Explosives Dog Handler
Ft Belvoir, Va
2006-09-08 14:41:05 · answer #1 · answered by Sgt Davenport 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have a rescue dog, too. He didn't mind being picked up, but he was totally wild and clueless about how to act when I first got him. The best thing you can do is be patient and reassuring to your dog. Love her, give her small treats, and let her get to know you. It will be a non-issue in time, I'm sure. Obviously, she may have had a bad experience with being picked up sometime before you got her. Love goes a long way toward sorting things out. I've had my dog for four years now, and he's a different guy now. Time takes care of many things.
2006-09-08 14:40:07 · answer #2 · answered by clarity 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a lot a similar as clicker training even if the clicker is a concepts a lot less annoying than a intense pitched whistle to the canines smooth ear. All you're doing is sending an indication to the canines that the noise potential something strong. you could do it with any repetitive sounding implement. A whistle went out with the duck shooter and his duck canines. attempt the whistle through all potential yet make confident that's not annoying your canines and that there at the prompt are not different sounds similar or you may have your canines operating anyplace it hears the sound. Summing up, that's not the favourite of the whistle that counts that's the academic you position into the canines making use of the whistle. an spectacular whistle received't coach your canines. you could purchase a toy plastic one to do a similar ingredient.
2016-10-15 23:39:40 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have taught both of my dogs the "lift up" command. One was a puppy one was 3yo (when I got them). They both learned quick. When you go to pick up your dog SAY "lift up"! Then give them a really good treat. (I give tiny bits of moist liver treats). This is a very handy command; at the vet the groomer crossing the street and most importantly if a big dog gets any ideas. They hear the command and are ready for the action. Good luck.
2006-09-08 14:44:28 · answer #4 · answered by sparklepup 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With tiny puppies a little trick training helps. Some of my puppies love to cuddle and others simply hate to be picked up. Try smearing your fingetips with a little butter and put some on your chin to. Watch out for the nibbles but be prepared for lots of kisses to. All about getting it right first time as it is hard to unlearn a fear related habit.
2014-08-09 08:57:50 · answer #5 · answered by Christine 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok the dog is scared so the best way to train her is to get her in your lap, get her to get on your chest. Then start by pcking her up couple inches until she starts to get irratated work on that distance then when she's used to it proceed just alittle further up. This will take along time. For now go to walmart and get Miracle coat to clean her on the floor.
2006-09-08 14:42:24 · answer #6 · answered by rahlyd swamp muffin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to carry my dog around in her little pouch doggy carrier when she was smaller, and now she always wants to be picked up. She still loves to ride around in her doggy carrier too (she's 1 1/2 yrs old now) :o)
2006-09-08 15:08:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
some dogs are very scared of being off their feet, best way i was able to get a dog to be ok with being picked up was to show them trust, they have to trust you with their lives to be picked up which is very simple, talk to them show them you are their friend pet them scratch them just show them love and believe me that goes along way with them and soon you will be able to pick them up
2006-09-08 14:33:00 · answer #8 · answered by Paul C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great advice so far. I only add that my Pom was the same way. I always say "UP" to him as I put my arms around him so he can prepare himself. It put the oness on him - and that made it better. No suprises.
2006-09-08 17:00:46 · answer #9 · answered by Hetty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to show no fear while tyring to pick him up.animals can sense fear and when you have fear of picking him up then he knows that you might drop him.but if you go to him nice and slowly showing no fear then he'll no that you don't care if he wiggles or bites of whatever and you won't drop him.once you help him a couple times he'll get use to being held and sense no harm and fear
2006-09-08 15:59:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋